Marriage of Paulson v. Paulson

OPINION

CRIPPEN, Judge.

The Paulson marriage was dissolved in 1979. The dissolution decree contained no provision for child support. Respondent Joann Paulson later petitioned the court to order appellant Gerald Paulson to pay her child support. The trial court ordered appellant to pay $300 per month in child support and made the order retroactive to June 1, 1983. Gerald Paulson appeals. We reverse and remand.

FACTS

Pursuant to a stipulation, which was incorporated by reference into the dissolution decree, custody of two minor children was awarded to appellant Gerald Paulson. Neither the decree…